gender neutral
Memphis
enduring and beautiful
About Memphis
Geography meets culture in this bold naming choice that instantly evokes music, history, and Southern charm. Memphis transforms a city into an identity, bringing all the richness and complexity of place-based naming. The name resonates with blues music, civil rights history, and vibrant cultural heritage. It's a choice for parents who embrace unconventional thinking and aren't concerned with following mainstream trends. Memphis works surprisingly well as a given name, its two syllables creating an easy cadence. The name suggests creativity, cultural awareness, and an appreciation for American heritage. It's distinctive without being difficult, memorable without being strange. Memphis represents a new wave of place names that celebrate location and culture, offering children names as unique as the cities themselves.
Popularity of the Name Memphis
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #934 | |
| 2007 | #798 | #635 |
| 2008 | #685 | #596 |
| 2009 | #602 | #449 |
| 2010 | #611 | #762 |
| 2011 | #721 | #622 |
| 2012 | #755 | #664 |
| 2013 | #633 | #586 |
| 2014 | #683 | #646 |
| 2015 | #649 | #641 |
| 2016 | #624 | #591 |
| 2017 | #563 | #618 |
| 2018 | #458 | #557 |
| 2019 | #432 | #559 |
| 2020 | #455 | #574 |
| 2021 | #404 | #619 |
| 2022 | #442 | #567 |
| 2023 | #488 | #722 |
| 2024 | #588 | #707 |
| 2025 | #640 | |
| 2001 | #969 | |
| 2004 | #804 | |
| 2005 | #585 |
Top names by country: United States · Canada
Variations of Name Memphis
- Memfis
- Memphas
- Memphys
- Mempheus
- Memphiss
- Memphiz
- Memphez
- Memphes
- Memphos
Names Similar to Memphis
Nicknames for Memphis
- Mem
- Phis
- MP
- Memphy
